Question

A group of plant cells was exposed to radiation, which damaged the chloroplasts and caused them to lose function. If the mitochondria were unharmed, what would happen to the overall function of the plant cells?
A.
The cells would not be able to make food, but would be able to release energy from biomolecules.
B.
The cells would not be able to replicate DNA, but would be able to break down waste.
C.
The cells would not be able to break down waste, but would be able to replicate DNA.
D.
The cells would not be able to release energy from biomolecules, but would be able to make food.

Answer 1

A.

I say this because there are other ways to make DNA in plant cells like adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine so B is out. Though, Mitochondria does break down waste so part of B is right but that would cancel out C. Without Chloroplasts, a plant cannot make food so D is out as well. Hope this helped!